OSBI investigating new allegations of forgery by Epic Charter Schools' co-founder and CFO, willful neglect by board members; Tulsa County jail becomes first state facility to offer opioid-addicted inmates relapse-prevention drug; Prison health director points working group to Medicaid expansion state solutions for former inmates; Rep. Cynthia Roe: Women intentionally violated parole to access cancer treatment;
Jail Trust votes to establish Oklahoma County Jail administrator position; Key facts to know about Medicaid expansion proposal; How does Epic Charter Schools stack up academically? Check out student proficiency test scores;
Epic Charter Schools' expansion into Texas in limbo amid new revelations about criminal investigation; Unemployment rates improve over last year; Report: Oklahoma 'making progress' on policies to help battle cancer; Regulating Buds: Local dispensaries say new rules won't impact business;
New records reveal Epic Charter Schools' sponsor was in touch with state auditor for months before scandal. Public demands jail trust remove ICE officers from Oklahoma County Jail. Chickasha Democrat will not seek re-election to Oklahoma Legislature. Oklahoma Attorney General drafting restitution plan for qualified Tate Publishing victims.
18 counties seen at high risk in state opioid crisis; Governor requests state audit of Epic Charter Schools; school's sponsor already in touch with state auditor; Opinions harden amid Epic investigation; House will study virtual charter schools...
Skyrocketing student growth over the past seven years means that virtual charter schools receive a growing share of state funding, and concerns center around how these public dollars are used and their impact on student outcomes.
Epic Charter Schools, school reform and funding needs on the minds of Republicans. Proposed Supreme Court district changes could mean more urban justices. Oklahoma officials hope for quick reauthorization of Federal Mental Health Act. Oklahoma Ethics Commission agrees to increase political donation cap.
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